Hamilton Central
Hamilton
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Popular places to visit
Hamilton Central Business District
Hamilton Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Hamilton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Hamilton Gardens
From the peaceful Japanese Zen Garden to the explosion of color in the Indian Char Bagh Garden, anyone who loves nature will enjoy this man-made paradise.
SkyCity Hamilton
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Hamilton during your visit to Hamilton? Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Hamilton Centre Place
You can enjoy retail therapy at Hamilton Centre Place during your stay in Hamilton. Visit the area's spas or amble around its riverfront.
Waikato Museum of Art and History
Learn about the area’s rich Māori history, take in over 3,000 works of art and interact with the wonders of science in this ever-changing cultural center.
ArtsPost
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ArtsPost during your trip to Hamilton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in the area.
Things to do
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
Raglan: Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience
Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
Top hotels in Hamilton Central
Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Only stated for one night. Good location. We ate in the resturant and the food was very good. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Room was good, we had a view over the river.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
Yes to safe accessible parking. Beautiful breakfast. Everything was excellent. Upgrade of room due to accessibility of bathroom. Staff wonderful and attentive. Room excellent
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
VR Hamilton
Property a bit tired but nothing a good cleaning in main areas hallway and stairwell would fix overall impression. Rooms nice and large, clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Quest on London
The rooms were very spacious, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
ibis Hamilton Tainui
Great location, nice hotel, staff was amazing
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
The staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful and the room was clean, updated and quiet.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton Central
Whitiora
When in Whitiora, you can plan a visit to FMG Stadium Waikato and Hamilton Centre Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Claudelands Park and Globox Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Claudelands
While visiting Claudelands, you might make a stop by sights like Waikato River and Globox Arena.
Frankton
While visiting Frankton, you might make a stop by sights like FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Hamilton Lake
While Hamilton Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lake Rotoroa and SkyCity Hamilton are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hamilton East
While visiting Hamilton East, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River.
